Final Answer:
A fixed percentage of covered charges paid by the insured person after a deductible has been met is known as coinsurance. Option C is answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
Coinsurance is a cost-sharing arrangement in health insurance where the insured person pays a fixed percentage of covered healthcare charges after meeting the deductible. The deductible is an initial out-of-pocket amount that the insured must pay before the insurance coverage kicks in. Once the deductible is met, coinsurance comes into play. For example, if the coinsurance is 20%, the insured person pays 20% of covered charges, and the insurance covers the remaining 80%.
Options like copayment involve a fixed fee per service, while coinsurance involves a percentage of the covered charges. Deductible is the initial amount paid by the insured before insurance coverage starts, and "locum tenens" refers to temporary medical professionals.
Option C (Coinsurance) is the answer.